R.I.P. Uncle Bob...

Robert E. Forrer

At just 59-years, my Uncle Bob died on Sunday, August 23rd...

He was rollerblading w/ his oldest daughter, Denise, and was struck-down by a car.

So young...my dad's youngest brother...

He will forever be in our thoughts and memories...

I pray for his wife, Janine, and daughters; Denise, Kim, and Jenny...I cannot imagine their grief.

God has him now...he is safe.

Love you Uncle Bob!

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n=robert-e-forrer&pid=131860931

http://www.startribune.com/local/54750212.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU

Water Skiing!!!

4th of July,

Chase learned to water ski!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UehRJ16ns20

I also learned to drop a ski...and eventually, after falling 8 times,

I learned to start on one ski & slalom!

I am not a very athletic person,

but I am excited to become an "expert" skier...LOL!

I was tagged...

favorite artist/designer: don't really pay attention to designer brands...but my tennis shoes have to be NewBalance (comfty)
I love to create using: organizational skills
what inspires me: selflessness...I wish I had more of it!
most inspirational city: a place I visited in Latvia...cannot remember the name...it was poor, but the character of the people I met was noble.
weekend off: North Shore w/ hubby
favorite color: pink
favorite musician: Rob Thomas....otherwise, Third Day
favorite movie: Far and Away
favorite song: ?
favorite song lyric: ?
If I could have any other job it would be: Stay at home mom/wife
I wish: I was carefree
What was I doing 10 years ago? July 1999: I had just graduated from American Airlines Flight Academy...probably getting ready to go to my base in Chicago
What are 5 things on my to-do list for today? Finish up work, make a list for 4th of July supplies and food for potluck brunch, Ladies Ski Night
Snacks I enjoy: Chex Mix-Bold flavor
Things I would do if I were a billionaire: Pay-off debt, pay-off my family's debt, buy a Sanger (boat) for my husband, tear down our house and build a new one on our lake, hire a personal trainer and cook, donate a chunk to our church, & work less (I love my job...would have to do a little).
Places I have lived: Blaine-MN, New Hampshire, St. Francis-MN, St. Paul-MN, Chicago-IL, Minneapolis-MN, Bloomington-MN, Anoka-MN, Coon Rapids-MN, Elk River-MN, Zimmerman-MN
Jobs I have had: Hardware Store clerk, waitress, flight attendant, bank teller, receptionist, personal assistant, executive assistant


OKAY...NOW I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM:

Yvette
Anna

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUBBY!

Wow...my husband is 28 years old!

Happy Birthday!

I hope you have wonderful and enjoyable day:)

I love you Tony!

(sorry, I only had his barefooting pics on my work computer...I will have to upload some more at home)

THEY ARE GONE???

Update on the whole edit wrenches...even though I tried signing out of my blog, closing the browser, and restarting my computer...then going back to "view my blog" w/o signing in...those wrenches were still there (last Friday).
Now, (4 days later)...they are gone. Of course, they are there if I am signed-in, as usual.

Really, I am not crazy!

What a load off!

Thanks, Jaime

GRRRRrrrrrr!

Okay, so does anyone know how to get these "edit wrenches" off of my blog?
It is driving me crazy...I tried everything!

Any suggestions/advice is much appreicated.

Thanks,

Jaime

Brynn's 18 Month Pics

Brynn is 18 Months Now!

(May 1, 2009)

(This is my sundress from when I was 2 yrs old)

He's Five-Years-Old

APRIL 9, 2009

Chase is 5!

What happened? How did my little boy get so BIG?

I remember so vividly the day that we brought our little boy home from the hospital. He was 5 weeks early, 5 lbs. 8 oz, 16 inches long....22 hours in labor...20 minute delivery! I was 23 and Tony was 22...we were kids...married less than a year! We just had moved in our 1st house 10 days prior to the birth of our first-born...boxes everywhere with hardly any furniture to fill our 1,500 sq. ft. home. Tony and I were both fairly new at our jobs...I actually was in labor at work, and didn't know it...thought it was gas!

Where does time go?

Now, Chase a very active little boy; he loves to swim, play on his new bike, and dress-up like a super hero! He is 42 lbs & 42 inches tall...according to his kindergarten screening...yes, he will be going to kindergarten in the fall! I, now almost 29 and Tony almost 28...feel old! We are in our 2nd home, I finished school and I now have a "career" rather than a "job." A lot has changed in the last 5 years...especially our little boy.

MOMMY & DADDY LOVE YOU CHASE!

(so does your little sister, Brynn)

Sleeping Beauty

Okay, so we let Brynn sleep w/ us sometimes...

WaterPark Extravaganza!

WATER PARK OF AMERICA

For a little break from the long winter, our family along w/ 3 other families on our lake went to the WaterPark of America! The kids were so good and a had a great time. Chase loved it...even though he lost his shorts on the surfing ride...lol

ADAM AND CHASE

Brynn could not stand it the first day...the park echoed and was loud with children playing...I could see why she cried. The next day I tried a little harder to get her to play in the water....she loved these water spouts that shot up from the ground, and finally got used to the noise. I even was able to go down slides w/ her....she slept good that night!

I HAD JUST GOTTEN SPLASHED BY A KID RUNNING BY...MY REACTION WAS KANDID!

Though it was a little costly, it was worth it...the kids had so much fun!

NYE 2008

LISA ALWAYS ENDS UP WITH THE KIDDOS!

WENDY AND MATT...WHAT A SWEET BOY!

OUR FAMILY...MINUS ONE?

THIS WAS THE END OF THE NIGHT!

THE MEN OF LITTLE ELK LAKE!

THE BOYZ OF LITTLE ELK LAKE!

ANDIE AND JENNA

Christmas 2008 Limo Ride

Brian and Andie

Aaron and Lisa

Me eating Aaron's famous cheesecake!

Lisa

The Happy Couple

Pics of Late Fall...My Beautiful Children

Updates of 2009!

Okay, sorry I have not been better at blogging...very busy. Oh, and there is FACEBOOK too...takes a little bit of my time away...lol

Tony:
Doing good...on a major health kick! I am very proud of him. He is more health-conscious with food and is working-out at-least 3 times a week. Me, on the other hand...oh I get my cardio in through Community Ed on Monday nights:)

Jaime:
Work is good...I now get my Wednesday to myself at home! I work-from-home, and the kiddos go to daycare. I am blessed with a great job. I am happier during the week with less of a commute, as well as, less crabby towards my family.

Chase:
He is getting ready for kindergarten...everyday, even though it isn't until next fall! He also gets to go to "gym class" every Thursday through Community Ed. Chase is learning the benefits/disadvantages of having a "behavior chart"...better be good little boy! He is doing well with it.

Brynn:
Her most major thing of 2009 is surgery. With having frequent ear infections, Brynn had to have tubes. After 4 mos. of no sleep, we are finally getting a little rest. Brynn seems a whole lot better! Now 15 mos., Brynn is up-to-speed...smart little lady!

Hopefully, some new random pics to come!